Ep 38. Simon Baker, Nene Leakes, Kym Douglas
- November 2, 2011
Simon Baker, Nene Leakes, and Kym Douglas are the special guests on the 38th episode of the 9th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Simon Baker is an Australian actor best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the television series The Mentalist. Nene Leakes is an American reality television personality, actress, and author, best known for her appearance on the reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kym Douglas is a beauty expert and television personality who frequently appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to share her beauty and wellness tips.
Ellen kicks things off with a bit of banter about the guests and shares some exciting news with the audience. She then invites Simon Baker to the stage to chat about his new film, Breath. The movie, which Baker also directed, is based on the novel by Australian author Tim Winton and follows two teenage boys who take up surfing under the tutelage of an enigmatic older surfer. Baker shares some behind-the-scenes stories and Ellen surprises him with a hilarious blooper reel from the film.
Next, Ellen welcomes Nene Leakes to the show. They chat about the latest season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Nene dishes on all the drama and what viewers can expect from upcoming episodes. Nene also talks about her new boutique in Atlanta and how she's branching out into the fashion world. Ellen plays a fun game with Nene called "The Real Housewife of..." where Nene has to guess the cities where various Real Housewives franchises are set.
Finally, Ellen brings out Kym Douglas to offer some beauty tips for the audience. Kym demonstrates some simple at-home remedies for common beauty woes like dry skin and puffy eyes. She also shares some of her favorite products for achieving a fresh, glowing complexion. Ellen and Kym then play a game where Kym has to guess which celebrities use certain beauty products.
Throughout the episode, Ellen also surprises audience members with exciting giveaways and surprises. The episode wraps up with Ellen thanking the guests and encouraging everyone to tune in for tomorrow's show.
